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MUSEO DELLE MARIONETTE

Highlights

1 Cappella Palatina in the Palazzo dei Normanni The artistic gem of Palermo, this
jewel-like chapel is entirely covered with outstanding Byzantine mosaics.

2 Museo delle Marionette Catch a performance and admire the swashbuckling
wooden Sicilian puppets in all their finery.

3 Galleria Regionale della Sicilia If you only visit one Palermo museum, make it the
island’s finest collection of medieval art.

4 The Duomo at Monreale The magnificently mosaiced cathedral is a stunning
testament to Sicily’s eclectic Arab, Norman and Byzantine heritage.

5 Bagheria and Porticello Over-the-top Baroque villas, boutique lodgings and
harbourside fish restaurants make for a great side-trip from the city.

6 A trip to Ustica Take the ferry or hydrofoil out to the relaxed island of Ustica for a
spot of hiking, diving and snorkelling.

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